Product Overview
Boron Carbide (B4C) nanoparticles, sized at 500 nm, are an advanced ceramic material known for their extreme hardness and durability. They are primarily used in applications requiring high wear resistance, such as abrasive blasting nozzles, and in protective armor due to their ability to absorb neutrons. Their nano-size provides enhanced properties over larger particle sizes, including improved homogeneity in composite materials and increased surface area for reactions in catalytic processes.
Key factor
- Particle Size: Specifically sized at 500 nanometers.
- High Hardness: One of the hardest materials available, second only to cubic boron nitride and diamond.
- High Melting Point: Maintains stability at temperatures up to 2,730°C (4,946°F).
- Low Density: Lightweight compared to other ceramics, enhancing its applicability in lightweight armor and other composite materials.
- Chemical Resistance: Exhibits exceptional resistance to chemical attack, even at high temperatures.
- Neutron Absorption: Notable for its ability to absorb neutrons, making it valuable in nuclear applications.
Applications
- Abrasive Applications: Used in sandblasting nozzles, lapping, and other high-abrasion environments.
- Protective Armor: Integrated into body armor, vehicle armor, and other protective gear to provide lightweight, effective protection.
- Nuclear Technology: Utilized in control rods, shielding, and neutron absorbers in nuclear reactors.
- High-Temperature Components: Suitable for use in furnace components and thermocouple protection tubes.
- Cutting Tools and Dies: Employed in the manufacturing of cutting tools, dies, and molds that require high hardness and thermal resistance.
Advantages
- Exceptional Wear Resistance: Ideal for use in environments requiring resistance to abrasion and wear.
- Lightweight Armor Solutions: Provides effective protection in ballistic armor systems with less weight than other armor materials.
- Thermal Stability: Offers excellent stability under thermal stress, suitable for high-temperature applications.
- Enhanced Composite Performance: When incorporated into composites, improves hardness and wear resistance without significantly increasing weight.
- Energy Absorption: Useful in nuclear science for neutron radiation absorption without forming long-lived radionuclide.
Why HIYKA
Offers unmatched hardness and chemical resistance. Enables the development of high-performance materials in aerospace, defense, and industrial sectors. Provides exceptional performance in protective and abrasive applications while maintaining light weight. Can be tailored in terms of size and processing methods to meet specific application requirements.
